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We remember George Allen
We remember George Allen
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
Henry Allen
Source:6652209
1867
1874
sibling
Thomas Allen
Source:6652209
21st July 1874
1879
sibling
Elizabeth Allen
Source:6652209
1879
1881
1881
location
Marsh Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6652208
30th April 1881
1884
sibling
Emma Allen
Source:6652209
1884
1885
sibling
Jane Allen
Source:6652209
4th July 1885
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:6652209
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Foregate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6652209
5th April 1891
1898
dates
Age 18
Source:6652214
1st February 1898
1898
employment
Shoemaker
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6652214
1st February 1898
1898
service
British Army
Private
4608
North Staffordshire Regiment
3rd Battalion - Militia
Source:6652214
1st February 1898 - 18th August 1898
1898
location
Field Place, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6652214
1st February 1898
1898
dates
Age 18
Source:6652217
19th August 1898
1898
employment
Labourer
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6652217
19th August 1898
1898
events
Pre-WWI Military Service
Other Military Service
Served during the Boer War, including the Defence of Ladysmith in 1899-1900. In India he was tried for assaulting an officer and in March 1905 was discharged as 'incorrigible and worthless'.
Source:6652217
19th August 1898 - 11th March 1905
1898
service
British Army
Private
not stated
Hussars of the Line
14th Hussars
Source:6652217
19th August 1898 - 22nd August 1898
1898
service
British Army
Driver
29565
Royal Field Artillery
2 Section
Source:6652217
22nd August 1898 - 29th August 1898
1898
service
British Army
Driver
29565
Royal Field Artillery
62nd Field Battery
Source:6652217
29th August 1898 - 23rd December 1898
1898
service
British Army
Driver
29565
Royal Field Artillery
69th Field Battery
Source:6652217
24th December 1898 - 11th March 1905
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:24349
23rd February 1915 - 1st June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
8161
North Staffordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6652229
1st June 1915
service
British Army
Private
8161
North Staffordshire Regiment
Source:24349
1915
death
Killed in Action
He was killed by heavy enemy shelling while his battalion was holding part of the front line near Armentieres.
Western Front
France
Source:7150111
Source:6652229
1st June 1915
burial
Nord
France
Source:7150111
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Source | 24349 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Foregate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Field Place, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st February 1898 | |
| Marsh Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8161 | North Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 4608 | North Staffordshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion - Militia | Private | |
| British Army | not stated | Hussars of the Line | 14th Hussars | Private | |
| British Army | 29565 | Royal Field Artillery | 2 Section | Driver | |
| British Army | 29565 | Royal Field Artillery | 62nd Field Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | 29565 | Royal Field Artillery | 69th Field Battery | Driver | |
| British Army | 8161 | North Staffordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Allen nee Atkins | mother | ||
| Henry Allen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen | brother | 1867 | |
| Thomas Allen | brother | 21st July 1874 | |
| Elizabeth Allen | sister | 1879 | |
| Emma Allen | sister | 1884 | |
| Jane Allen | sister | 4th July 1885 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-08-19 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-08-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Barry1338 |
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